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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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